FY18 African Community Grant Call for Reviewers
The
Mayor’s Office on African Affairs (MOAA) is seeking qualified individuals to
serve as reviewers for its FY178 African Community Grant. Reviewers help MOAA
select the best proposals from a competitive pool of applicants and are chosen
based on their knowledge, education, and experience.
The review process is
designed to ensure that each grant is awarded on the basis of evaluation
selection criteria. Reviewers are therefore essential to the grant process as
they evaluate and score applications and provide objective recommendations for
potential recipients. The grant review panel will reflect a broad diversity of
ethnicity, gender, age, and experience.
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MOAA Launches Its African Community Workforce Development Initiative
In order to alleviate obstacles related to language, culture, credential-recognition, and other barriers that highly-skilled college-educated immigrant face, the Mayor's Office on African Affairs launched its African Community Workforce Development program on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Workforce development remains a high priority on the Bowser administration's list of initiatives as it would propel African residents in the District on pathways to the middle
class. The program will provide four consecutive
job readiness workshops, including resume building, networking, and
interviewing skills, over the next weeks in April and May 2017. The
workshops will culminate with a job fair scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2017.
The African Music Legend and Icon, Salif Keita Visits MOAA
African Union Ambassador to the U.S. H.E. Archikana Chihombri, African music legend Salif Keita and Director Mamadou Samba
On Tuesday, April 11, 2017, African music
legend and Icon, Salif Keita joined the Mayor's Office on African Affairs and
H.E. Archikana Chihombri, the newly appointed African Union Ambassador to the
US, for a luncheon with members of the community. Director Mamadou Samba spoke about the mission of the Office on African Affairs and presented Mayor Bowser's initiatives to improve the quality of life of the District's diverse African born constituencies and their children, followed by an in-depth discussion about the diaspora
overall.
Click here to viewthe photo album of Salif Keita's visit
Mayor
Bowser Hands Out Statehood-Themed Pollinator Plant Seeds In Recognition of
Earth Day
On Friday, April 21, 2017, Mayor Bowser, District
Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) Director Tommy Wells, and DOEE
staff kicked off Earth Day weekend by distributing free pollinator plant seeds
at 17 Metro stations across Washington, DC. In addition to encouraging
residents to plant backyard habitats that enhance the survival of important
native pollinators like bees and butterflies, this year’s giveaway included a
special theme: DC Statehood.
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more
Mayor Bowser Kicks Off the First AlleyPalooza to Include the Creation of Green Alleys
On
Thursday, April 20, 2017, Mayor Muriel Bowser kicked off AlleyPalooza 5.0, the
first AlleyPalooza to include the creation of green alleys. While renovating
eight alleys in all eight wards over eight weeks, the District Department of
Transportation (DDOT) will work in partnership with DC Water to renovate five
green alleys through the use of permeable pavement, a Green Infrastructure
technique that captures and filters stormwater runoff before it pollutes rivers
and streams. The Mayor was joined at the kickoff by DDOT Director Leif Dormsjo.
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more
Mayor
Bowser Highlights Legislation to Expand the Rights of Sexual Assault Victims
On Thursday, April 13, 2017,
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced legislation that would bolster the rights of sexual assault victims and that will also provide critical treatment, support, and legal assistance for the victims. The Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights Amendment Act of 2017 (SAVRAA)
amends the Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights Act of 2014 to better respond to the
complex needs of victims of sexual violence. Mayor Bowser was joined at the
announcement by Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants Director Michelle
Garcia and Acting Chief of Police Peter Newsham.
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more
Mayor Bowser's Facebook Live on D.C. Values
and Inclusive Prosperity
On Monday, April 10, 2017, Mayor Bowser
was on Facebook Live answering questions about “DC Values in
Action,” the Mayor's DC Fiscal Year 2018 Budget and Financial Plan.
Watch
the video here
Two Nigerian American sisters aim
to bring a bit of African flavor to D.C.
Chidinma, left, and Chuckwunonso Dureke are Nigerian American sisters who seek to bring more African “flavor” to the cultural scene in the city.
The
Dureke sisters want to add cultural flavor to the city. They want to make the
District a cultural cornerstone of the African diaspora — a place where black
people embrace and celebrate their African heritage.
In a younger, richer and gentrified District, greasy spoons give
way to swank new restaurants. Music shops morph into yoga studios. Liquor
stores become wine bars and microbreweries. But for two Nigerian American
sisters who grew up in the Washington area, an essential ingredient is missing
from the new urban recipe.
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Meet Genet
Lakew, The Creator Of A Scholarship Designed To Help Students Of The Black
Diaspora
Genet
Lakew, the Ethiopian-bred, Howard University graduate managed to earn a
debt-free degree in journalism at the prestigious HBCU, followed by a free Masters
degree in Africana-Studies at New York University. Through the power of
scholarships and fellowships, Lakew was able to fulfill her educational goals.
It’s
no secret how expensive a college education can be. If you’re a child of
immigrant parents or you recently migrated to the U.S., paying for a
higher education can be a burden or even impossible. Thankfully, with
scholarships and financial aid there’s hope, and no one knows this better than
Genet Lakew.
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FY18 DC Commission
on the Arts and Humanities Grants Launch Information Meetings
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
(CAH) will conduct free information meetings for participants
to learn about the agency's funding opportunities and how to submit a grant
application. Individual artists and nonprofit organizations located within the
District are strongly encouraged to attend any of the following information
meetings to learn more about agency opportunities.
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Cooperatives Stakeholders
The Department of Small
and Local Business Development (DSLBD) Office of Tech & Innovation is holding an open
stakeholders meeting on the topic of business and worker cooperatives in the
District of Columbia. This engagement builds on the local economy discussion
held by the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development in Fall 2016.
When: Monday, April 24, 2017
| 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Where: Impact Hub DC | 419 7th Street Northwest | Washington, DC | 20004
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ABRA Books and Records Training session for Hotel and restaurant licensees.
The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation
Administration (ABRA) invites hotel and restaurant licensees to attend a books
and records training session. Training will cover: Food sales requirements, Food sales reporting, Quarterly statement filings and Books and records tracking.
When: Tuesday,
April 25, 2017 | 9:00am
-11:00am
Where: 2000
14th Street, NW | Suite 400 South | 4th Floor | Washington, DC | 20009
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DC Buys: Reverse Vendor Trade
Fair
The
Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) is organizing DC Buys Reverse Trade Fair. The event is a unique opportunity for the local
and regional vendor community to market their goods and services directly to
the program managers and procurement personnel who ultimately make purchasing
decisions on behalf of District agencies. Agency
representatives will provide
information about their specific
needs and upcoming solicitations.
When: Thursday, April 27, 2017
| 9:00pm – 2:00pm
Where: Kellogg Conference Hotel | 800 Florida Avenue Northeast | Washington, DC | 20002
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LDI Africa’s Global Fellowship Program Applications Now
Open
LDI
Africa is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the LDI Africa Spring 2017 Global
Fellowship Program. LDI Africa is seeking dynamic leaders for our prestigious
fellowships. These fellowship programs connect professionals from around the
world to Africa, and African business leaders to the United States.
Applications are now open for Spring
2017 Fellowship: Emerging
Institutions Fellowship Program connects global professionals to serve
Africa’s best profit and nonprofit organizations. Fellows serve organizations
such as One Acre Fund in Malawi, Startup Your Life in Morocco, and Generational
Enterprise in Nigeria.
Application deadline is May 1, 2017
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more
Serve
DC Cert Spring Sessions III
Serve DC’s Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) volunteer program trains citizens to be better prepared to respond to
emergencies in their communities. When emergencies happen, CERT members
can provide critical support to first responders, immediate assistance to
victims and can help organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site.
CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the
community safety.
When: May 9, 11, 16, 18, 2017 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where:
2000 14th Street NW | Suite 101 | Washington, DC | 20009
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